Procurement Lead

Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
12 Months fixed term Maternity leave cover with a view to extend for another 6-12 months
Flexible Location - Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
About the role
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of procurement? Join us as the Procurement Lead, where you'll play a vital role in supporting our ICT & Corporate business, along with the Category Leader and National Procurement Category Manager. Your mission? To develop, implement, and manage innovative category strategies that deliver lasting value and a competitive edge for our business units and the organisation as a whole.
In this dynamic role, you'll showcase best-in-class procurement processes and lead the way in day-to-day operations. If you're passionate about driving excellence and fostering strategic partnerships, we want to hear from you
**Primary responsibilities include**:
Assist in developing and delivering total cost of ownership models for the ICT & Corporate portfolio and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Create sub-category strategic sourcing plans aligned with overall category direction and spend strategy.
Implement and manage source-to-contract strategies, negotiating contracts that deliver significant benefits and support corporate objectives.
Lead and support commercial engagement activities, including go-to-market strategies, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
Collaborate with the Procurement/Category Leader and National Procurement Category Manager to develop enterprise-wide strategies for sub-categories.
Manage complex cross-functional procurement projects, ensuring tracking of benefits and project status.
Contribute to enhancing Procurement/Supply Chain processes and capabilities within the business.
Engage and influence internal and external partners to drive desired outcomes through mature procurement practices.
Foster supplier innovation at both the Calvary group and business unit levels, with support from leadership.
Oversee contract management to ensure compliance and achievement of performance metrics.
About you
3-5 years of experience as an ICT & Corporate Category Specialist or Technical Specialist.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Supply Logistics, Finance, or Business.
Proven experience managing the end-to-end ICT & Corporate procurement lifecycle.
Strong background in developing procurement strategies, negotiation, and contract development.
Demonstrated ability to achieve cost savings through innovative procurement practices.
Experience in category management within a complex, multi-site corporate environment.
Solid understanding of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement metrics.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills; experience in Food or FMCG category preferred.
Strong background in facilities management, cleaning supplies, and services procurement.
**Desirable**:
Experience with ERP platforms such as Finance One, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
Knowledge of the health industry.
CIPS or equivalent professional qualification.
Lean Six Sigma or DIMAC certification.
Project management experience.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia's largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
With over 130 years' experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
**Your benefits**:
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you
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